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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Life Cycle Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Project Office (GMX).  Candidate is required to have a wide range of skills including, but not limited to, the ability to work independently, work on a team, manage outside customers relationships with a high level of attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing:

Plan and manage multiple complex projects

Actively participate in Systems Engineering and Integration Team (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities and working groups focused on NGI Production and Lifecycle activities

Foster coordination and collaboration of Quality, Safety, Mission Assurance (QSMA) and Logistics and other outside agencies such as Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) with Production of NGI.

Establish and gain knowledge of specific contractor development activities and assist to maximize Government IPT team participation in key areas to include prototype testing, design reviews, risk reviews, contractor trade studies, and other contractor design and development efforts. Participate in engineering oversight and management of NGI contractor

Provide direct review of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Objective Evidence (OE) deliverables and/or coordinate reviews of such items with agency Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Track & Report NGI technical, schedule and cost activities in support of All Up Round (AUR) hardware and Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) production and deployment

Provide staff utilization and planning inputs to take full advantage of ability to provide contractor oversight and independent assessments

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

MS degree in STEM field with 12+ years of related experience in Production and Lifecycle Engineering

Active Secret clearance

Experience in the Production of Large Aircraft or Rockets/Missiles

Good oral and written communication skills

Experience leading a collaborative team to deliver rigorously planned, coordinated, and synchronized results

Familiarity with Failure Review Boards (FRB)

Ability to work independently

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with Manufacturing Emphasis

MDA Experience

Ability to develop documents for Program Reviews and Engineering Review Boards (ERB)

Strong research skills

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!